Guide to Fort Worth’s richest neighborhoods: From historical to exclusive homes
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Fort Worth has five neighborhoods generally considered the most affluent: Westlake, Westover Hills, Rivercrest, Tanglewood and Fairmount.
Where are Fort Worth’s richest neighborhoods?
A half hour drive from Fort Worth is the town of Westlake, named the most affluent community in the country by Forbes magazine in 2011, with an estimated annual median household income of $250,000. At the time, the suburb was home to the Jonas Brothers, famous athletes like Josh Hamilton and K.J. Choi and CEOs like Matthew Rose. The seven square miles between Tarrant and Denton counties continue to grow and develop.
Another Tarrant County town only about six miles from downtown Fort Worth, Westover Hills, is known for being one of the wealthiest areas in Texas. With large trees and spacious lawns, the community has 277 homes and approximately 700 people.
One of the most coveted and exclusive places in North Texas, Rivercrest has the highest average household income in the Fort Worth area. The neighborhood is close to downtown and has historical significance, with a community dating back to 1918.
The Fort Worth neighborhood of Tanglewood, southwest of downtown, is family friendly with tons of natural beauty to see along the many biking and walking trails.
Two miles south of downtown, Fairmount is the largest historic neighborhood in the southwestern United States. On the 375 acres, there are mostly bungalow and four square homes from the late 1800s through early 1920s. The neighborhood is known for its annual Tour of Historic Homes event, which takes place Mother’s Day Weekend.
Activities in Westlake, Westover Hills, Rivercrest, Tanglewood and Fairmount
Solana Plaza — This business and retail center at 1301 Solana Blvd. in Westlake offers a range of office spaces, restaurants and a fitness center.
Glenwyck Park — The park at Glenwyck Farms is 13.5 acres of open space with a variety of oak and pecan trees at 1601 Fair Oaks Dr. in Westlake. A running brook, three rustic bridges, and a paved walking path can be found at the park.
River Crest Country Club — This is Fort Worth’s oldest country club located at 1501 Western Ave. Its campus is just five miles from downtown Fort Worth, on a quiet street in a quiet neighborhood of the nation’s 13th largest city.
Kimbell Art Museum — The museum at 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. officially opened on Oct. 4, 1972, and is owned and operated by the Kimbell Art Foundation. It marked its 50th year in 2022 with a special exhibit: Murillo: From Heaven to Earth.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — The museum was first established in 1892, making it the oldest museum in Texas and one of the oldest in the western United States. Today the museum at 3200 Darnell St. connects audiences of all ages and backgrounds with the most compelling art and ideas. It’s building is built of elegant concrete, glass, and steel and was designed by the renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame — This is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the West, and from around the world who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts. The museum is located at 1720 Gendy St.
Overton/Hartwood/Foster Park — Overton, Hartwood and Foster Parks are 3 connected linear parks in southwest Fort Worth running approximately 3 miles in length. The shaded parks follow a creek which leads into the Clearfork of the Trinity River and connect to the Trinity Trails. Tennis and basketball courts can be found along the way in addition to picnic areas and playgrounds. The park is located at 4001 Inwood Rd.
The Shops at Clearfork — This open-air business center at 5188 Monahans Ave. has shopping, dining and entertainment, living and office spaces in the heart of Fort Worth. The Shops at Clearfork are anchored by Neiman Marcus, Pinstripes and AMC Dine-In Clearfork 8. It also has luxury boutiques such as Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.
The Trailhead at Clearfork — Located on the riverfront of the Trinity Trails at 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd #105, it is a year-round destination for hikers and bikers. The Trailhead’s lushly wooded landscape and connectivity to 60-plus miles of bike and fitness trails makes it a perfect stop for those who love being outdoors.
Trinity Commons — This business center at 3100 South Hulen St. is anchored by DSW, Ulta Beauty and Bath & Body Works.
Charleston’s Restaurant — This is the only regional location of an Oklahoma City steakhouse and grill. The restaurant at 3020 S. Hulen St. underwent a slight makeover last year. It serves local favorites like homemade meatloaf and chicken fried steak, along with a variety of classic salads and sandwiches.
Café Bella — This restaurant serves Italian food at 3548 S Hills Ave. The dinner menu features brick oven pizzas, chicken and veal Romano and pasta dishes such as lasagna and cheese ravioli. Lunch offerings include eggplant rollatini, sea bass picatta and chicken parmigiana.
Local Foods Kitchen — This eatery at 4548 Hartwood Dr. has a lunch cafe, takeout shop and bakery, with 10 sandwiches, a knockout choice of more than 15 salads, and fresh cookies and cakes. Locals remember their terrific takeout offerings during the pandemic.
Fairmount Park — The central city Fairmount-Southside neighborhood was originally developed with a density that precluded the preservation of open spaces. Following World War II, the neighborhood entered a period of decline that included the neglect and demolition of houses. In the 1980s, a revitalization movement spurred the rejuvenation of many houses. To complement the rebirth, the city acquired six contiguous lots in 1990 comprising .68 acres for the creation of a park at 1501 5th Ave. to serve area residents.
Pendery’s World of Chiles and Spices — If you are looking for spices, Pendery’s carries a wide variety of spices from all over the world. It has been a fixture in Fort Worth since 1870. It is located at 1407 8th Ave.
Arts Fifth Avenue — Located on the near south side of Fort Worth at 1628 5th Ave., Arts Fifth Avenue offers classes in the performing and visual arts for children at least 4 years old to adults.It also offers theater productions, music, art exhibitions, dance and concerts
Heim Barbecue — This Fort Worth joint is the “original home of bacon burnt ends,” according to its website. It started out as a food truck but has since expanded into several restaurants in the DFW area.
The Boiled Owl Tavern — This tavern at 909 W Magnolia Ave. is where you will find over 50 craft beers and the coolest kids ever. There is karaoke, pool, arcade games and has the best jukebox in the world.
Who lives here
Westlake: Westlake had 992 residents in 2010. Since then, the population has been increasing at 0.70% annually, with 1,768 residents as of 2020. The population is expected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The median home value in the town is $2 million.
Westover Hills: Population of 745 people with a median age of 58.6 and a median household income of $232,000. The median property value was $1.62 million and the home ownership rate was 89%.
Rivercrest: The population is 2,260, median age is 35.2. There are 813 households, with an average household size of 3.
Tanglewood: The population is 2,060. The average age is 38 years old and average household earnings are $118,000.
Fairmount: There are 3,877 residents in the neighborhood, with a median age of 34. The median household income is $78,479 and the median home price is $404,741.
How to get around
Westlake is 12 miles west of DFW International Airport (11 minute drive), 7 miles east of Fort Worth Alliance Airport (15 minute drive) and 30-40 minutes from Denton, Dallas and Fort Worth.
Westover Hills residents’ average commute time was 14.4 minutes.
Rivercrest’s walk score is 20, transit score is 33 and bike score is 40.
Tanglewood’s walk score is 32, meaning it is car-dependent. With a transit score of 21, there is minimal transit. The bike score is 39, as there is a minimal amount of infrastructure for biking.
Fairmount is the 11th most walkable neighborhood in Fort Worth, with a walk score of 67, transit score of 41 and bike score of 84. It has some public transportation and is very bikeable. Trinity Metro bus lines 004 and 001 pass through the area.
